Why Have The New Jersey Devils Struggled For So Long? Simple: Drafting
The New Jersey Devils have qualified for the NHL playoffs once in the last nine years and twice in the past 11. Over this 11-year time period, the Devils have
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Devils Draft Series: Simon Edvinsson, Top European Defenseman
Profile After analyzing two forward prospects, we will examine a defenseman for the first time in this series. Specifically, six-foot-five, 207 pound Simon Edvinsson. The Swedish defenseman is a left-handed
Devils Draft Series: Fabian Lysell, Electric Swedish Wing
Profile One of the more recent rapid-risers up many draft boards is the Swedish-born Fabian Lysell. He is an 18-year old, right-shot who plays the right-wing. Lysell is listed at
Devils Draft Series: Aatu Räty, Former Consensus Number One Pick
Introduction It is that time of year again, folks! The 2021 NHL Entry Draft is less than a month away. Like last season, I will be churning out draft profiles
2021 New Jersey Devils Individual Grades: Defensemen, Part II
Introduction If you have not already, make sure to check out part one of this series here. The below are the remaining five New Jersey Devils defensemen that ended the
2021 New Jersey Devils Individual Grades: Defenseman, Part 1
Introduction The 2021 New Jersey Devils season has come to an end. The Devils finished with a 19-30-7 record, which slots them at third-worst in the NHL. In the end,
Recap: New Jersey Devils Win Third Consecutive Against Lowly Philadelphia Flyers
Game Summary The New Jersey Devils are going streaking! After such a dreadful stretch of hockey, the Devils have strung together three straight victories against their rivals from Philadelphia. New
Why Do the New Jersey Devils’ Underlying Statistics Show an Above-Average Team?
Introduction No, the answer is not because, “analytics are dumb.” Analytics play an extremely large role in every major sports league in the United States today, and hockey is no
Evaluating the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders Trade
Introduction The New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders pulled off a large trade yesterday evening. The deal saw the Devils send forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac to Long
The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline New Jersey Devils’ Preview
Introduction Unfortunately for New Jersey Devils fans, their team will not be “buyers” at the impending trade deadline, which is scheduled for April 12th at 3:00 PM ET. Instead, like has